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EK61 SOH

2011 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,967 mi
Last recorded120,967 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 SOH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 120,967 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 114,146 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect rear of rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 17 Jun 2025 114,146 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect rear of rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 28 Jun 2024 102,502 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jun 2024 102,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jun 2023 94,833 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 94,822 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 87,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small amount of grease around boot but unable to see split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 87,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small amount of grease around boot but unable to see split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 74,288 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 61,002 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Oct 2019 57,561 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 40,584 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 23,850 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 23,850 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 20,029 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 17,282 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 13,758 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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EK61 SOH is a 2011 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 78,686 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK61 SOH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 15 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EK61 SOH is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 11 October 2011.

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